A child is below the third percentile for height. His growth velocity is normal, but chronologic age is more then skeletal age. The most likely diagnosis is _________
High-Yield Explanation
Constitutional delay of growth and pubey (CDGP) is a term describing a temporary delay in the skeletalgrowth and thus height of a child with no physical abnormalities causing the delay. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition